International Style, International Clients

International Style, International Clients

“International Style” architecture emerged in Europe during the 1920’s and 1930’s. The roots are traced to the Bauhaus School in Germany, where designers explored rational, functional, and sometimes standardized building types. In contrast to the prevalent styles of...
First Impressions

First Impressions

From Public Street to Front Door Recently I met with a prospective client at their house for an initial consultation. Arriving at the address, a corner property, I was confused how to enter; should I be entering on the street of the address, or go around the corner?...
Mid-Century Modern home saved from wrecking ball.

Mid-Century Modern home saved from wrecking ball.

  The Design Phase: Transforming Rustic Living to Contemporary Lifestyle Our Harding Township project is in its design phase. For this home full of rich history in Morris County, New Jersey, we’re transforming rustic living into a contemporary atmosphere for the...
Yoga Practice, Architect’s Practice

Yoga Practice, Architect’s Practice

Focus on the details lets you soar. Recently I went to an Arm Balance Workshop at a yoga studio (that I happened to have designed). The 2 1/2 hour workshop was geared toward a fairly advanced level of practice and there were quite a few instructors taking the...
ELON MUSK HAS YOUR HOUSE COVERED

ELON MUSK HAS YOUR HOUSE COVERED

A new direction for solar roofs One of the most intriguing and thrilling new developments that could have a big impact on house design is Tesla and Elon Musk’s newest project to produce solar roof tiles. These tiles are designed to look like more conventional...
In The Office of a Master

In The Office of a Master

The Making of an Architect- Part 2    If you saw my last newsletter, you know I was quite young when I was first inspired to be an architect, crossing the Verrazano Bridge shortly after it opened. By 9th grade I started finding work after school and summers in...